Time to step up

andrewmurphy · 2013-06-20T07:00:54+00:00

As the word is now out I had better tell everyone what the go is. Last year at Warwick I ran the red bug and had a blast. It ran a 7.9@85mph. It was on 9 pound boost. Any more and the clutch let loose at 5000 in 2nd gear. Since then we have fixed the clutch issue (KEP2 needed shimming to get the fingers level) and now it hooks up really well. We added the CB magnaspark efi kit and started to wind up the boost to 14 pound. I put it on the dyno a few weeks ago and the first run was getting 14 pound at 5k and 240hp at the wheels and still climbing so we backed it off. 2nd run and we wound down the boost and it made 240@7000. Big smiles..... We then decided to make some changes to the motor to make it more turbo friendly. The original build was not down with a turbo in mind but still we said what the hey lets put one on.... So we are shimming to take the compression from high 8's to low 8's as well as putting on a methanol/water injection kit. All the while I am thinking to myself that this car is getting really fast for a full street car that gets driven daily. (Mark drives it to and from work) there is no cage or harnesses. So I had a choice to make. Either take my street car to the next level or buy a pre-done race car. I started looking here in aus but not much for sale but there were a few in the US. My first line of thinking was to get a rail but the logistics were getting too difficult with where we live so I decided that a sedan was for me. That is when I found Doug's aka dougzilla's car. It was an opportunity to get into a proven car so I took it. After a bunch of phone calls and emails it was decided and off we go..... It will take me a while to get the most out of the car. It is a pretty big step up for me so I will be working my way up to the full potential.

humpty Bishop of Volkswagenism

3,336 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 22 Jun 2013, 9:55 pm

#960718

Welcome Doug.... Andrew has picked up a fine car there, and we are all looking forward to its arrival... Hopefully ill be able to make the flight to Warwick again this year to check it out in person...

FUCH your early!

http://www.noh2o.org/

matberry Moderator Go hard or go home

8,114 posts · joined Mar 2006 · 23 Jun 2013, 1:42 pm

#960762

Hi Doug, welcome. Great purchase Andrew, hope to see you in it ASAP 🙂

Matt Berry Motorsports...air cooled advice, repairs and mods Ph 0408 704 662
OFF-ROAD,CIRCUIT,DRAG,STREET,ENDURANCE

Sick68VW Officially Full-On Dubber

303 posts · joined Mar 2003 · 23 Jun 2013, 4:14 pm

#960772

Good to andrew see my old street car still being raced this was my first street car i bulıt when i was 17 and was running good times back then 13.5 on street tyres..

ian.mezz I never said, I could write or spell

3,913 posts · joined Sep 2004 · 23 Jun 2013, 6:35 pm

#960801

andrewmurphy wrote:I hope so. It will depend on the sea freight duration.
The importer says 4-6 weeks from pick up. Hopefully the car will be ready for pick up mid July.
Doug is getting some work done at the moment and I am getting some parts delivered to Doug over the next couple of weeks.
So hopefully it will be here in early September. Then through September get the car inspected and a couple test and tunes done.
Even if I can't race the car I will try to take the car if its here.

yup good idea.
we used Vintage Autohaus Usa in , California to move our vw to shipping and Fabien help with the parts pick ups.😊
we got lots a extra VW stuff,2 sets of wheels, slicks, axle, struts , wheelie bars etc with our car and Main freight didn't charge any extra freight 😊

😂🤪😂🤪😂
car forums. where a lot of peoples good intentions end up taking a good old car off the road forever never ever to see the road again. 🥲

Dougzilla Learner Dubber

13 posts · joined Jun 2013 · 24 Jun 2013, 12:40 am

#960848

I've been bolting Andrews new car back together with the fresh Autocraft trans. Taking my time and cleaning everything as it goes back together. Car looks great for a 20+ year old paint job! Car will be race ready when Andrew receives it. It's not too hard to get used to. Just think of it as that WILD girlfriend we all used to have. Gotta be ready for anything but it's worth it for the thrill!
Car goes straight when you line up in the groove. On the board in my trailer is written: IF CAR DOES NOT GO STRAIGHT...LIFT!!!!!!! Words to live by right there.
The car never frightened me because I've been divorced 3 times AND audited by the IRS. My third pass in the heap was a 6.49 1/8 mile and I lifted at 1000' for a 10.61.
I know the car will perform well for you Andrew. I know you will enjoy it! Your competition better look out for Murphzilla!

andrewmurphy Officially Full-On Dubber

307 posts · joined Jul 2005 · 26 Jun 2013, 10:07 pm

#961167

Getting closer to shipping. Just needing the spare tires to turn up.........

dragvw2180 Officially Full-On Dubber

393 posts · joined May 2006 · 27 Jun 2013, 8:31 am

#961195

Dougzilla wrote:I've been bolting Andrews new car back together with the fresh Autocraft trans. Taking my time and cleaning everything as it goes back together. Car looks great for a 20+ year old paint job! Car will be race ready when Andrew receives it. It's not too hard to get used to. Just think of it as that WILD girlfriend we all used to have. Gotta be ready for anything but it's worth it for the thrill!
Car goes straight when you line up in the groove. On the board in my trailer is written: IF CAR DOES NOT GO STRAIGHT...LIFT!!!!!!! Words to live by right there.
The car never frightened me because I've been divorced 3 times AND audited by the IRS. My third pass in the heap was a 6.49 1/8 mile and I lifted at 1000' for a 10.61.
I know the car will perform well for you Andrew. I know you will enjoy it! Your competition better look out for Murphzilla!

What was your personal best times with the car ? I remember when Kevin was building it , always liked that car. Mike McCarthy

dangerous 23 Windows of Awesome

5,901 posts · joined Jan 2005 · 27 Jun 2013, 8:55 am

#961198

Yes it is a good looking car hey Mike!
Love the curved windscreen and early nose!
If Andrew can make the most of the current power, perhaps later we can try another 30 or so. 😉

westi wrote:That's mad Alan.

andrewmurphy Officially Full-On Dubber

307 posts · joined Jul 2005 · 28 Jun 2013, 6:10 pm

#961347

Losing a pound or 2 might work too.

fish26 Fahrvergnugen

903 posts · joined Jul 2007 · 28 Jun 2013, 6:42 pm

#961350

Congrats Andrew, the car looks awesome.

I would love to see this next to Brad's Junka

bitten by the bug..........several times

Dougzilla Learner Dubber

13 posts · joined Jun 2013 · 30 Jun 2013, 4:31 am

#961470

Car weight is a secret, but we do add some to be Pro Stock legal.

nbturbo Veteran Volks Folk

2,171 posts · joined Dec 2002 · 30 Jun 2013, 10:59 pm

#961592

I remember seeing a pic of the car in Hot VWs- April 2013 - page 30.

andrewmurphy Officially Full-On Dubber

307 posts · joined Jul 2005 · 2 Jul 2013, 4:21 pm

#961774

car prep'd and ready for packing

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1916baja Custom Title Time!

1,990 posts · joined Sep 2007 · 2 Jul 2013, 5:04 pm

#961780

Wow man, you must be so excited!

matberry Moderator Go hard or go home

8,114 posts · joined Mar 2006 · 2 Jul 2013, 8:50 pm

#961819

1916baja wrote:Wow man, you must be so excited!

x2

Matt Berry Motorsports...air cooled advice, repairs and mods Ph 0408 704 662
OFF-ROAD,CIRCUIT,DRAG,STREET,ENDURANCE

SuperOwen Fahrvergnugen

868 posts · joined Jan 2009 · 2 Jul 2013, 10:21 pm

#961838

Sweet, is it a steel or glass body?

hypo-vw Australias 1st 10sec street beetle (Jan 2007) 10.49secs@132m

2,151 posts · joined May 2004 · 3 Jul 2013, 9:28 pm

#961964

I love the way the top door frames are integrated into the roof structure Andrew ...... cant wait to see you run it here in OZ !!

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andrewmurphy Officially Full-On Dubber

307 posts · joined Jul 2005 · 8 Jul 2013, 5:27 pm

#962521

SuperOwen wrote:Sweet, is it a steel or glass body?

Thanks.
Steel body most other parts are fibreglass or ally.

andrewmurphy Officially Full-On Dubber

307 posts · joined Jul 2005 · 8 Jul 2013, 5:30 pm

#962523

hypo-vw wrote:I love the way the top door frames are integrated into the roof structure Andrew ...... cant wait to see you run it here in OZ !!

There are a few things that make this a pretty unique car.... Centre driving position being one.....

I was originally looking for a rail as there wasn't any running here at the time.....
I had to change my mind when someone decided to bring one in! I won't mention any names.😂

Dougzilla Learner Dubber

13 posts · joined Jun 2013 · 18 Jul 2013, 9:12 am

#963606

I loaded Andrews new car on the trailer this morning. It is on it's way. Y'all are in trouble now.
Murphy's Law will reign!. I predict a 10.60 on his third pass.

Dougzilla Learner Dubber

13 posts · joined Jun 2013 · 6 Aug 2013, 11:47 am

#965569

Did the car make it onto the boat today Andrew?

andrewmurphy Officially Full-On Dubber

307 posts · joined Jul 2005 · 6 Aug 2013, 12:58 pm

#965576

The car is going through USA customs at the moment and will be loaded for a ship that leaves late this week. 30 days later it should be here.
I estimate second week of September.

Dougzilla Learner Dubber

13 posts · joined Jun 2013 · 2 Sep 2013, 1:16 am

#968413

Andrew tell me the car is scheduled to arrive September 6. Car is race ready except he needs to put the header and wheelie bars back on.
Oil is fresh, valves are set. Put some fuel in it and head to the track for some seat time! 10psi in the slicks, 28psi up front.
Go get em' Andrew!

humpty Bishop of Volkswagenism

3,336 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 2 Sep 2013, 9:18 pm

#968496

👍👍

FUCH your early!

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andrewmurphy Officially Full-On Dubber

307 posts · joined Jul 2005 · 5 Sep 2013, 5:56 am

#968777

Finally got a confirmed delivery date from the importer. The 6th was the earliest possible.
The ship is due the 13th and allowing a couple of working days for it to clear customs I should be able to pick it up on the 18th.

Stanley I guess the reward is in the doing of it

4,523 posts · joined Mar 2003 · 5 Sep 2013, 7:17 am

#968781

Good news

dangerous 23 Windows of Awesome

5,901 posts · joined Jan 2005 · 5 Sep 2013, 7:23 am

#968782

AWESOME!

westi wrote:That's mad Alan.

matberry Moderator Go hard or go home

8,114 posts · joined Mar 2006 · 5 Sep 2013, 10:55 am

#968804

Good stuff. 🙂

Matt Berry Motorsports...air cooled advice, repairs and mods Ph 0408 704 662
OFF-ROAD,CIRCUIT,DRAG,STREET,ENDURANCE

Allbones Officially Full-On Dubber

395 posts · joined Jul 2012 · 12 Sep 2013, 10:55 am

#969647

Just read through the thread, sounds like there will be some fun ahead. Good luck!

Whats happening with the red bug, winding it back so its not so scary? haha.

turboboy Seriously Crusin Dubber

117 posts · joined Sep 2008 · 13 Sep 2013, 11:43 am

#969778

Do you recognize the car.
Bugarama this time last year

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